bournes

variants also bourns
plural of bourne

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bournes
Noun
  • Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • On both right and left, many assert that debate is what enables real consideration of ideas.
    Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Attacks on such civilian objects as schools also dramatically increased the vulnerability of children.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Bournes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bournes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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